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Combating the effects of climate change Masonry-built homes offer a solution to an increasing proble

(NC)—From global warming to regional changes in seasonal weather patterns to local temperature and humidity anomalies, climate change – the shift in long-term average weather patterns which can include changes in temperature and precipitation amounts – is increasingly apparent. Architects and engineers involved with providing society's infrastructure requirements face new challenges and new opportunities due to shifts in climate occurring around the world today. Even with preventative measures being developed to protect the environment, the change is inevitable and construction professionals are responding accordingly. Canadians can no longer base planning and development on weather we have experienced in the past. And, in designing buildings and communities, it is important to plan for the climate throughout the design life of the development, not just for the current climate. "While there's nothing we can do to control the weather, we can make sure that buildings are constructed to be more durable and resistant to extreme climate changes," says Judy Pryma, president MasonryWorx, an association of masonry professionals committed to creating beautiful communities across the province. "Masonry homes can save a significant amount of energy over their lifetime compared to other building materials." As climate change drives up temperatures, the thermal mass in masonry homes can help maintain comfortable conditions while helping to minimize energy use and CO2 emissions. Masonry products – brick, block and stone – can provide significant benefits for helping with the overall sustainability of buildings, heating and cooling as well as increasing availability and use of energy efficiency. "It is important to recognize that a building's environmental impact does not stop once it has been built," says Pryma. "It is essential that the energy that is likely to be consumed during a building's lifecycle is taken into account when evaluating construction materials." For more information on the benefits of building with masonry products, visit www.masonryworx.com. Credit: www.newscanada.com

 

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